DRC Uganda is looking for highly qualified and motivated Engineering Assistants (02) to provide technical support and quality assurance for shelter and infrastructure activities in Bidibidi, Rhino Camp and Imvepi refugee settlements. The role supports technical assessments, preparation of Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and cost estimates, and monitoring of renovation and construction works in close coordination with contractors, Supply Chain and programme teams. For cash-for-shelter assistance, the role holder assesses referred households to determine shelter repair needs, prepares household-specific BOQs that inform the cash transfer value, and provides technical guidance and monitoring throughout the repair process. The position is contingent upon confirmation of funding.
Key responsibilities:
- Conduct technical assessments of households referred for cash-for-shelter assistance and determine repair needs and technical solutions.
- Prepare household-specific BOQs and cost estimates.
- Provide technical guidance to households and monitor shelter repairs for progress, quality and adherence to approved BOQs and standards.
- Verify completion of household repairs and document quality and status of works.
- Support assessments, BOQs, specifications and documentation for renovation and construction works.
- Conduct site monitoring and supervision of contractors; support technical verification and certification of deliverables prior to payment.
- Identify defects, variations or quality concerns and recommend corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate technical documentation and reports.
- Coordinate with Protection, Cash, Supply Chain and other programme teams, and engage settlement authorities, communities and households.
- Ensure safety, accessibility, protection, gender, age and disability inclusion, and compliance with humanitarian shelter standards.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree/Higher Diploma in Civil and Building Engineering or related field.
- Minimum 3 years of practical field experience in community mobilization and implementation of engineering infrastructure projects for bachelor's degree holders; 5 years for Higher Diploma holders.
- Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Revit, QGIS.
- Experience in site monitoring/supervision, BOQs, cost estimates and quantity calculations.
- Experience coordinating with contractors, suppliers, communities and local authorities.
- Experience working with refugees and host communities.
- Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid class A permit.
- Desirable: knowledge of local languages spoken in refugee communities.
Contract: 10 months, national contract, Band NM I2, start date November 2026. Salary and conditions according to DRC's Terms of Employment for national employees.
Closing date for applications: 29th October 2026
HOW TO APPLY:
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English via the online application link. Applications sent by email will not be considered. Closing date for applications: 29 October 2026.
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